Nick Bastian

July 30, 2010

Realty Executives Tech Initiative – BIG Website Changes Announced

Today is a day long in the making for some people at Realty Executives that have worked very hard on a project known as the “tech initiative.” Technology and innovation have combined to change two web sites from old school to cool school with what many will think of as a simple flip of a switch. This switch has taken the CTO at Realty Executives many, many hours of preparation […]
July 17, 2010

No Flyers in the Flyer Box!

OK, I saw this video last night titled “No flyers in the flyer box” and had to share it. My friend Darin Persinger is an awesome real estate coach with a unique style all his own. By that, I mean the guy totally understands the needs of his clients. How? It’s easy, he has “been there, done that”. Darin has had a very successful real estate business and now makes […]
May 23, 2010

AZ Real Estate Market Heating Up

Ok, so we had our first 100 degree day recently, big whup…. Around here, that is child’s play. For many, the a/c has been cranking for weeks, but for some, they hold out as long as possible. I can tell you one thing, if you are selling a home right now, don’t try to “cheap out” and turn the a/c up to 85 or 90 when you leave for work […]
May 20, 2010

Joe Knows Breakfast

For those of you that get “Nick’s News” in your snail mail box, you know that I love to eat. In fact, the “Nick’s Pick’s” portion of the newsletter is something you guys seem to find pretty interesting. Normally, I leave that small portion of our newsletter as the only place where I write ( a little bit) about restaurants that Lori and I like to visit. As with most […]
May 2, 2010

Camelot Corner Tempe AZ

Welcome to the Camelot Corner in Tempe, AZ. I came up with the name of Camelot Corner recently when thinking of a part of town that I believe has a lot to offer. Basically, it’s homes from McClintock Drive on the west and the Price / 101-Freeway to the east and from Guadalupe Road south to the canal. Within the Camelot Corner, there is a great mix of housing options […]
March 30, 2010

River Run Homes Tempe AZ

River Run is a nice, gated community in North Tempe’s popular 85288 zip code consisting of 112 homes. These homes have 2 car garages and, according to the tax records, average approximately 1200 square feet. Within this community, residents enjoy well kept common areas, 2 community pools, tennis courts, sand volleyball and parking for RV’s, boats, trailers etc. Click here to see Homes For Sale in River Run. The link […]
March 23, 2010

I hear an Echo…

Welcome to Echo Coffee in Scottsdale, AZ. The sweet sound of success. Some people hear it, some don’t. If you listen closely, you will hear my good friend Steve Belt talking about what a coffee shop should be. To be clear, I have no idea what it takes to make a great Scottsdale coffee shop but I have no doubt in my mind that Steve knows. You see, for several […]
March 8, 2010

Tempe Enters Google Fiber Race

Google Fiber has been making a lot of local and national headlines lately for a contest they are holding to bring high speed data to “one or more” communities. Tempe has decided they want to be that community. According to a Google Fiber web page: “We plan to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. Our networks will deliver Internet speeds more than […]
February 24, 2010
I Help Homeless shelter in Tempe

Shower Power at Whole Foods in Tempe

Whole Foods in Tempe is participating in a VERY cool fundraiser today to help this year’s Tempe Leadership class raise money and awareness for their class project, Shower Power. Here’s the deal… Shop Wednesday February 24th at Whole Foods in Tempe located at 5120 S Rural ( at Baseline ) and 5% of the proceeds will benefit Shower Power. Shower Power is a project that will provide showers to homeless […]